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About our team

Our experienced and diverse team blends skills in clinical trials and regulatory affairs management to accelerate our clients’ ability to deliver better therapies for patients.

We like to think of ourselves as time travellers, jumping ahead to a point in time where we can clearly see the desired outcomes. Therafter expertly crafting a ‘reverse journey map’ that illuminates the best pathway to get there, together.

We are fully compliant with International Guidelines and modern regulations, ensuring the highest quality of service.  Additionally, our team works in an agile, collaborative, transparent, and efficient way. Prioritising flexibility and inclusivity by always taking into account the bigger picture. 

Our shared aim is to accelerate human health and wellness and we are dedicated to the betterment of our clients and end patients.

Our leadership​

Greg

Greg Plunkett

CEO
Greg Plunkett is our CEO and Managing Director of Accelagen, founding the company in 2010. He is an innovative, values-driven and forward-thinking senior regulatory affairs professional. Greg has over 20 years of experience in product development, quality and management. Driving excellence, innovation and ingenuity, he is a passionate advocate for healthcare accessibility and bringing the best technologies and innovation to the masses.
Rosa

Rosa Plunkett

Director of Operations
Rosa Maria Plunkett is Accelagen’s Director of Clinical Operations, bringing over 20+ years experience in clinical research and hospital settings; with clients ranging from small biotechs to large multinational pharmaceutical companies. With her signature warmth and patience, Rosa fosters an inclusive, flexible and solution-driven environment. Additionally, she's passionate about developing her growing team and giving them mentorship and guidance to accelerate the future of human health and wellness. Moreover, her skill and experience maximises study outcomes and efficiencies for our clients.
Kylie Lord

Kylie Lord

CFO
Kylie Lord is a skilled leader in financial management with over 20 years’ global experience in the financial services sector. Her experiences and insights are a significant asset in supporting the company to solidify its financial foundations and enable it to continue to achieve sustainable, long-term growth. Although an accountant on paper, Kylie is ultimately a people person and her enthusiasm, passion, and focus on making a positive contribution to the world. This passion has helped her slot right in with Accelagen's culture.
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Louise Christian

GM Commercial
Louise has 20+ years of commercial experience in the retail, agriculture and pharmaceuticals sectors. She has a highly varied career with roles in business development and operations, consulting services, data management and analytics, product development and management, customer service and account management. This experience spans start-ups, not-for-profits, government, and national and global organisations within Australia and the Asia Pacific. She loves using her diverse knowledge and skillset to support the needs of rapidly scaling businesses. Furthermore, her keen attention to detail is complemented by a strategic and big-picture outlook. This ensures projects are carefully conceived, constructed and delivered to meet the needs of clients.
Hana Kazda

Hana Kazda

Head of Data Management
A highly experienced clinical data management specialist with over two decades of experience, Hana Kazda is our Head of Data Management. Passionate about the many different stages of data management and database development, her unique skillset encompasses the practical and the personal. She combines experience as a Clinical Data Scientist and Research Associate with the ability to manage and lead a team.
Elisa Young

Elisa Young

Head of Biostatistics
With an undergraduate science degree, Master of Applied Statistics and a PhD in pharmacology, Elisa brings unrivalled experience to her role as Accelagen’s Head of Biostatistics. Also a volunteer on the CDISC Core Project, she is a passionate clinical research professional and specialist in clinical research data standards, statistical programming, project management, and database development. Elisa's experience spans across industries including biotech, pharma and social research.
Sarah Henderson

Sarah Henderson

Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality
An experienced regulatory affairs professional and senior consultant, Sarah Henderson has been a fundamental part of building Accelagen from the ground up alongside Greg. She has supported the business through its early Reg-focused and consulting days, to the rapidly growing global CRO it is today. Sarah started her career as a Patent Examiner for IP Australia and has worked across various regulatory affairs roles in Australia , UK and European markets. She has built a strong reputation for her attention to detail, global market expertise and holistic project management. Sarah leads Accelagen’s Regulatory Affairs team with a focus on continuing to support the growth of the business as well as offering clients best-in-industry quality compliance.

David Stella

Business Planning and Analysis Manager
With over a decade of experience in financial planning and analysis, David joined us from IDP Education, an ASX top 100 company, where he excelled in financial reporting and business analysis. Known for his ability to turn complex financial data into actionable insights that drive business growth and efficiency, David's extensive expertise in financial systems and modelling make him a perfect fit for Accelagen. His role focuses on developing and implementing financial management and forecasting strategies, streamlining processes for maximum efficiency. David also leads in delivering profitability reporting, financial modelling, and senior leadership team reporting, bringing a new level of precision to our financial management.

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